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How Big Were Iowa-Class Battleships And How Many Troops Could They Carry?
Iowa-class battleships measured 887 feet long and displaced 58,460 tons, with crews ranging from 2,500 during WWII to 1,573 ...
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Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback: Would the Navy Do It?
While the idea of reactivating the US Navy’s iconic Iowa-class battleships is popular among enthusiasts, it is a logistical ...
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Austal Delivers Final Independence-Class LCS to Navy
Austal USA delivered the final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship to the Navy Friday, the shipbuilder announced. Future ...
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Author shares ‘Iowa’s Connection to The Titanic’ during History on Second Tuesday
The Iowa communities of Cedar Rapids, Central City and Mystic are forever linked to the Titanic’s first and final voyage in ...
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The U.S. Navy’s Iowa-Class Battleships Almost Got Nuclear Weapons
The iconic Iowa-class battleships came closer to being nuclear-armed platforms than many realize. During the Cold War, the US ...